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Sundre Social Links
Sundre is a striving town with an abundance of groups and organizations. Community minded people are all around us planning events or raising money for new projects. It is amazing how this small community of under 5000 people can accomplish so much.
This page has information on the clubs and service groups in our community and is listing contacts if you are interested to get involved.
Please got to Recreation for sports and recreation contacts.
A club is an association of people united by a common interest or goal. The service club for example, exists for voluntary or charitable activities; there are clubs devoted to hobbies and sports, social activities clubs, political and religious clubs, and so forth
Senior Citizens Association
Sundre & District Senior Citizens Association
Activities for Seniors over 50. Dances, Card Parties, Crafts.
Organized Trips. Carpet Bowling, etc.
Contact: John Boss 638-4093
Hall phone: 638-3298
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Community Organizations and Programs
Bergen Ladies Aid
This group is quilting, sewing, knitting and baking for their annual auction sales to raise money for various charities. One main focus is helping to maintain the community cemetery.
Contact 1: Lynn Whittle at 637-2622
Contact 2: Betty Josephson at 638-4225
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Bergen Community Associate
Providing hall rental for community events such as weddings, showers, funerals and 4-H meetings.
Contact: Maureen Worobetz (secretary) at 638-2366
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Foothills Lodge Auxiliary
The group is fundraising to help purchase items that will make life more enjoyable for the residents of the Foothills Lodge. They also help for special occasions, as in monthly birthday parties, special tea parties etc. and seasonal interior decorating at the lodge.
Monthly meetings are on the first Monday at 12:30 pm at the foothills lodge craft room.
Contact: Rosalie Smith (president) at 556-2017
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Mountainview Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity Canada is a national, non-profit, faith-based organization working for a world where everyone has a safe and decent place to live.
The mission of the organization is to mobilize volunteers and community partners in building affordable housing and promoting homeownership as a means to breaking the cycle of poverty.
Contact: (403) 507-7994 or info@mountainviewhabitat.ca
Website: www.mountainviewhabitat.ca
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Royal Canadian Legion Branch #223
The members are a service organization with the focus on those who are or have served for the armed forces and their dependants.
Meetings are the first Thursday of the month at 8pm except July and August.
Contact: Doug McMow (president) at 638-3639 or leave a message at 638-3639
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Sundre Order of the Royal Purple Auxiliary to the Elks #338
National, fraternal, charitable women’s organization indentifying and addressing community needs through the volunteer efforts of its membership.
Meetings are every second and fourth Monday at the Elks Lodge.
Contact: Cathy Scott (Secretary) at 638-3442 or elksroyalpurple@sundre.com
Contact: www.royalpurpleofcanada.org
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Sundre Community Van Association
Providing affordable transportation to residents in Sundre and area as well as to groups who request the service.
Contact: Karen Mcleod (Co-coordinator) at 638-3266
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Sundre District Lions Club
1.3 million men and women in 202 countries and geographic areas conduct vision and health screenings, build parks, support eye hospitals, award scholarships, assist youth, provide help in time of disaster and much more.
Contact: Susan Pierunek (president) at 638-5395
Website: www.lionsclubs.org
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 Sundre Elks
The organization is raising money for the elderly, handicapped and children in need. Meetings are every second and fourth Thursday of the month at the Elks Hall.
Bingo every Tuesday at 6:30 pm at the Elks hall.
Contact: Brian Holt at 638-3926
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Sundre Hospital Auxiliary
The group is fundraising to help purchase items for the Sundre Hospital by operating the Thrift Store and other fundraising means.
Contact: Helen Dunne (president) at 556-1867 or Isabelle Bartholow at 638-4464
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Sundre Palliative Care Association
Providing co-coordinated educational and supportive services for Palliative Care with the Sundre region.
Meetings are on the second Wednesday monthly at 10 am at the municipal library.
Contact: Peggy Kadey (president) at 722-2997
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Welcome Wagon
A national, Canadian-owned, free greeting service for families experiencing a lifestyle changes such as moving to a new Neighbourhood, planning a wedding, expecting a baby a new executive manager or professional or new grandparents.
Contact: Donna Morency at 638-4453
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Governing Societies
Non profit organizations are governed by a volunteer board of directors. These boards are the decision making body for all aspects of the organization and/or a community building.
 Bearberry Wapitana Society
The Bearberry Wapitana Society is a non-profit society. Its main purpose is the continuing support of the Bearberry Community Hall and Heritage & Arts Centre. Everyone is welcome to come to one of the meetings held every 4th Tuesday starting at 10:30 am at the Bearberry Community Hall
Contact: Kathie Morris (president) at 638-2278 or info@bearberrycommunity.com
Website: www.bearberrycommunity.com
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Greenwood Neighbourhood Place Society
The governing body of Greenwood Neighbourhood Place overseeing all programs funded by the government and municipality such as Healthy Families, Parent Link, Sundre Family Community Support Services, Youth Coordinator, Seniors Specialist and other.
Meetings are every first Wednesday of the month
Contact: Gail Henderson-White at 638-3917 or call the office at 638-1011
Website: www.sundrepeople.com
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Sundre & District Agricultural Society
Meet 4th Thursday of every month at the Curling Rink downstairs from 7:30 - 9:00pm.
Contact: Sheldon Campbell 638-4466
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Sundre & District Historical Society
The society is operating the Pioneer Museum, the Pioneer Village and the Chester Mjolsnes World of Wildlife Exhibit and special events such as art displays, Winter Fest and Canada Day celebrations.
Meetings are every third Tuesday at the Museum.
Contact: Gored Moore (Manager) at 638-3233 or mgr.sundremuseum@telus.net
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Sundre Aquatic Society
The society is operating the Sundre Aquaplex and Fitness Centre.
Meetings are the third Tuesday of the month
Contact: the Aquaplex and leave a message at 638-9370
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Sundre Band Society
The society members are supporting the enhancement and education of Sundre band students.
Contact: Meagan Hufnagel (president) at 638-9244
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Sundre Art Society
The Art Society is organizing art workshops to develop the quality of artist in the area and providing an annual venue for selling the local art.
Contact: Leila Weiss at 638-4269
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Sundre & District Allied Arts Society
Providing live art and entertainment at the Sundre Arts Centre.
Contact: Hal Irvine at 638-3333
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Sundre Municipal Library
The library is governed by a board of directors
Please contact the library for board related questions at 638-4000.
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Ministerial Society
Please click here for a member list.
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Mountain View Community Literacy Society
Offering literacy programs for families such as: Books for Babies, Building Baby’s Brain and Rhyme Time.
Adult literacy programs include as English as a Second Language Tutoring and more.
Contact 556-3045 for programming and registration
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Nutrition for Learning Society
A board governed society with numerous volunteers who are raising funds to provide a snack program for all students at the River Valley School.
Contact: Angela Schmiemann (program coordinator) at 638-1011 or sundrenfl@telus.net
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